Louisiana (LA)
Louisiana's Web Site and Kid's Page Capital City: Baton Rouge Nickname: Pelican State Motto: Union, justice, and confidence Statehood: April 30, 1812 (18th) Origin of State's Name: Named in honor of France's King Louis XIV Largest Cities:New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Kenner Border States: Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas Land Area: 43,566 sq. mi.; 33rd largest State's Bird: Eastern Brown Pelican State's Flower: Magnolia State's Tree: Bald Cypress State's Song: Give Me Louisiana |